IRS Warns Taxpayers About 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams for 2012
Schemes Range From Identity Theft to Return Preparer Fraud
by Echo Press
The Internal Revenue Service has issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” ranking of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from identity theft to return preparer fraud...
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Health Organizations Not Prepared for HIPAA Audits
Report Comes as Federal Authorities Expand Enforcement of Patient Privacy and Security Requirements
by Pamela Lewis Dolan
This past summer, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights made clear that it would start doing a better job at making sure entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act were taking the necessary steps to protect patient data and comply with patient privacy and security laws...
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Meet the Dumbest Alleged Identity Thief in the World
Had he shred 'em, the feds might not have got 'em!
by Eric Convey
Everyone knows that to protect against identity theft, you should shred sensitive financial documents before putting them out with the trash. Everyone, apparently, except alleged identity thief Gerald Acholonu...
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The Five Minute Guide To The FTC’s Red Flag Data Breach Rules
Small Businesses Need to Face the Real Danger of Data Breaches
by Wahab & Medenica
The world of identity theft and its legal consequences are not limited to big credit companies. Main street businesses, with online portals, or credit/payment card facilities of some kind are just as much at risk. And if the rhetoric doesnt scare, then the numbers should...
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Year in Review: Top 10 Trends in Healthcare Data Privacy and Security
Does Your Organization Have a Plan in Place to Prevent Privacy Breaches?
by Rick Kam
Last year (2011) was the year of the policing of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, police, mobile technology and massive-scale data breaches. Here are the top 10 trends in healthcare privacy and security..
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Home Checklist: Don't Toss Your Old Television into the Trash
Nearly 30 Million Televisions Could be Sitting in Landfills: How You Can Help
by Debbie Arrington
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, about 27.2 million TVs are ready for disposal, but only 4.6 million of them will be recycled. This article explains what you can do to recycling unwanted televisions and other electronic equipment...
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